Southshore Bay

What Southshore Bay's governing documents say

Southshore Bay is a planned community in Bolivia, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). This declaration applies to all lot owners and residents, setting rules for residential use, architectural review, maintenance, and assessments.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and must maintain it, including landscaping, structures, and adjoining unimproved common areas. The association maintains common areas, roads, stormwater facilities, and perimeter fencing.
• Occupancy & family definition: All occupants of a lot must be a single family: related by blood, marriage, adoption, or guardianship, or no more than three unrelated persons living as a single housekeeping unit.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must have a minimum term of six months. The association cannot prohibit leasing or require consent for transfer, but may regulate leasing (except for FHA/VA loans where prohibited by law).
• Architectural review: No exterior improvements (fences, landscaping, etc.) may be made without prior written approval from the Declarant (D.R. Horton) or later the Architectural Review Committee. Decisions are based on aesthetics and are final. Approval expires if construction doesn't start within one year.
• Parking & vehicles: Only licensed passenger cars, station wagons, pick-up trucks, or vans may be regularly parked in driveways. No regular parking on roadways. Recreational vehicles must be screened from view. No vehicle may be used as a dwelling.
• Pets & animals: The document does not specify pet limits or restrictions; refer to the Rules & Regulations (Exhibit C) for pet rules.
• Assessments & fees: All lots pay annual base assessments to fund common expenses. Special assessments may be levied for unbudgeted costs. Late charges up to $20/month or 10% of unpaid installment, plus interest up to 18% per annum. Unpaid assessments become a lien on the lot.
• What this document doesn't cover: This declaration does not specify current assessment amounts, specific pet rules, amenity details, or the full Rules & Regulations (which are in Exhibit C and may be amended without recording).

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.